Acrylic Nail Apex

Pull the bulk of the bead toward you down the center of the nail to extend the smile line and build the apex.

Acrylic nail apex. The apex is the highest or thickest point of a nail enhancement. They look like a bad set to me but sometimes looks can be deceiving and a client may have a natural high arch in their nails which can make enhancements look claw like when the apex is built. Proper placement and thickness of the apex translates into added strength of the nail and also contributes to the overall beauty of the enhancement.

I put my apex in the middle of the nail not necessarily on the spot on the natural nail where the free edge joins the nail. The apex is the thickest point of a nail enhancement which should be placed where the nail would break if it were firmly hit head on. Remove the shine and prep the nail carefully removing any dead tissue and contaminates.

The apex is the thickest point of an acrylic nail and gives the nail its strength. The position of the apex varies in different shapes and lengths. Taking it back to the basics for all my beginner techs.

I have very good prep and can find no problems with my application. Heyyy you lovely bunch Hope youre all amazing. You can move freely with it wherever you go and on whichever finger or.

How to encapsulate with a clear layer. Manicure with Gel 45. Then brush a thin coat of clear builder gel over the entire nail surface and extension but do not cure.

Extend the smiling line by dragging the side of your brush from each corner point to the center. The apex should be the highest part of an enhancement located at the weakest point and created to give the nail balance and strength. Learn how to create the proper nail thickness where to place the apex acrylic application.